Analysis of fiber/matrix interface in unidirectional fiber-reinforced composites

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Volumn 15, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 389-402

  Chan, Wen S ^a   Johnson, Lee Ann ^a  

^a University of Texas at Arlington   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE MICROMECHANICS; DEBONDING; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); STIFFNESS; STRESS ANALYSIS; THERMAL LOAD;

STRAIN ENERGY RELEASE RATES; TENSION LOAD;

METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES;

EID: 0036710252     PISSN: 08927057     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0892705702015005733     Document Type: Article

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